Battleaxe
TV news footage showing the damage caused by a collision between two naval vessels in the Clyde
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Description
Shots of the Weapon Class Destroyer 'Battleaxe' and the 'Ursa' at Greenock after a collision on the Clyde, with close-ups showing damage to the side with the hull torn back, exposing the interior of the ship. Shots of sailers working on both ships. The Battleaxe is escorted by a tug boat and there are various shots of ships including a brief shot of a submarine.
Questions & Activities
Questions
- What do you think happened to this ship?
- What types of ships can you see?
- Why are these ships in the Clyde?
- What ships are being built on the Clyde today?
- Why are there warships in the Clyde when there is no war?
Activities
History: Research the Military presence and facilities on the Clyde, Loch Long, Gare Loch, Faslane, Holy Loch.
History / Media Studies: Film your own news report interviewing eye witnesses and recording your own voiceover as a news piece. Discuss what other vessels use the waters and the conflict this can create.
Technologies: Study the design of battleships past and present.
Clip Details
| Record Id | 007-000-002-465-C |
|---|---|
| Resource Rights Holder | National Library of Scotland |
| Project Ref | 5296 |
| Date | 1960s |
| Genre | TV News |
| School Subject | Geography, History, Technologies, Art and Design, Media Studies |
| Subject Matter | Home Front: World War 2 |
| Who | Templar Film Studios (production company) |
| Where | Greenock |
| Event | Shipping, Boats |
| Attributes | Black and White, Silent |
| Clip Length | 3:24 |
| Film Length | 3:24 |